Tag: Terry Heath
Sciens Building Solutions acquires Classic Protection Systems
October 15, 2024SSN Staff
SAN FRANCISCO — Sciens Building Solutions (“Sciens”) has announced that it has welcomed Houston, Texas-based Classic Protection Systems (“Classic”) to its growing portfolio of companies.
Sciens said this acquisition helps further expand their presence in the Texas market, while providing Classic and its customers with even deeper resources and expertise, as well as the ability to leverage Sciens’ growing presence across North America.
“Classic and Sciens...
Huron Capital completes sale of Sciens Building Solutions
December 21, 2021SSN Staff
DETROIT—Huron Capital, a leading middle-market private equity firm, announced that it has sold a majority interest in Sciens Building Solutions, a prominent full-service commercial fire and life safety company, to funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle.
The company's senior management team, as well as Huron, will retain minority equity stakes in the business, and Huron will maintain a seat on Sciens' board of directors.
Headquartered in San Francisco,...
Sciens announces majority investment from Carlyle
November 10, 2021SSN Staff
SAN FRANCISCO—Sciens Building Solutions, a full-service commercial fire and life safety company, announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell a majority stake to funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle .
The Company’s senior management team, as well as current owner Huron Capital, will retain minority equity stakes in the business. Terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.
"Since forming Sciens in 2016, we have rapidly grown and successfully...
Huron Capital's Sciens Building Solutions acquires Critical System Solutions
August 5, 2019SSN Staff
DETROIT—Operationally focused private equity firm Huron Capital announced its fire service and integrated solutions ExecFactor platform Sciens Building Solutions has acquired St. Petersburg, Fla.-based Critical System Solutions (CSS), a full-service provider of comprehensive life safety systems and products. Founded in 2005, CSS specializes in the design, installation and maintenance of fire detection, security, access control and sprinkler systems, and serves the commercial, retail, industrial,...
Huron Capital's Sciens Building Solutions acquires again
July 26, 2017SSN Staff
DETROIT—Huron Capital, an operationally focused private equity firm based here, on July 20 announced its fire detection and security services ExecFactor platform, Sciens Building Solutions, has acquired Pleasanton, Calif.-based Sabah International Inc.“We think Sabah is a great addition to the Sciens platform,” Terry Heath, Sciens CEO, said in the announcement. “Sabah gives us a meaningful presence on the West Coast, with an impressive customer list and a strong reputation...
Sciens Building Solutions names new CFO
July 19, 2017Paul Ragusa
SAN FRANCISCO—Sciens Building Solutions, a provider of fire detection and security services based here, on July 13 announced that it has appointed Michael Dawid as its chief financial officer. In his new role, Dawid will report directly to Sciens CEO Terry Heath. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the Sciens family,” Heath said in the announcement. “His experience, leadership and ability to take businesses to the next level financially are the perfect fit for our vision...
PE firm, Siemens exec look to fire detection acquisitions
September 2, 2015Spencer Ives
Private equity firm Huron Capital Partners is working with long-time Siemens executive Terry Heath to build a fire detection platform company. Huron will work through holding company Sciens Building Solutions. Huron defined the ideal acquisition as a Canadian or US fire detection provider to large commercial buildings, generating at least $15 million in revenue.
Huron Capital announced this Tuesday, listing “products, inspection and test services, ongoing maintenance and monitoring” as...